Learn to love the Hills (and not from O.C).

Workout: 5.5 miles 43:13 Hills

OK so it has to be the week of half's...note to self just round out the freaking mile.  

Ever feel like you’re suffocating and you need to get outside? Yeah that was me today. Running has become my release. My escape from our extremely connected world. I wanted burst down the doors in my office and start running and never look back. Let’s see, over slept, had a doctor’s appointment on my feet (good news feet are good and the few days I took in Dec off the trails really helped). Stressful month at work and then disappointment all wrapped into one, yeah a run was calling my name.

But such is life and my credit cards won’t get paid off if I leave work every time my crocodile tears start flowing.

"I just want you to want to care" mann I think I need more flare for that!

The hard run really felt good. It's like exactly what I needed.  I am so thankful everyday I have found a sport that really makes everything seem less upsetting. I think if everyone went out and ran a hard 5miles before opening their mouths about how they felt the world would be a better place.  For my upcoming 50K I need to run more hills so I think the route today, plus another 3 miles once a week should cut it. I felt good while I as out there but then again I had a lot to think about.  I came to two conclusions:

1) I need to run hills more because when I do it really makes me feel awesome afterwards

2) If you're 90% happy do you really think the 10% matters?

I wanted to run longer than 5 today but I had a dinner with a couple of the guys I run trails with and their spouses.  It was a enjoyable dinner and always great to put names and faces together. What I love most about running is you become like a family within a family. When you’re hurting they want to know how you feel and where it hurts, and when you’re going to the doctor, why you’re not resting, well you know all the questions that come along with a family. I’m so thankful I found a sport/hobby/life style that allows me to not only push myself to the limits but also meet some quality people.

Tomorrows goal: get up and make it to the panera run at 5… oh it’s going to be cold